Ancient Stoic philosophy offers lawyers a timeless roadmap for ethical practice under pressure. This program connects Stoic principles—wisdom in judgment, courage under adversity, justice toward others, and temperance in conduct—to modern professional responsibility challenges. Professional legal educator, Stuart Teicher, Esq. (known as The CLE Performer) demonstrates how Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca's teachings translate into practical tools for navigating conflicts of interest, client communication, and maintaining competence. Stoicism isn't about suppressing emotion—it's about cultivating character that withstands any challenge while serving clients and the profession with integrity.

Learning Objectives:

• Apply the Stoic dichotomy of control to distinguish between controllable ethical choices and external outcomes in client matters, reinforcing duties under RPC 1.1 (Competence) and RPC 1.3 (Diligence)

• Implement the virtue of justice—fairness and duty to others—when navigating conflicts of interest and confidentiality obligations under RPC 1.7 (Conflict of Interest) and RPC 1.6 (Confidentiality)

• Cultivate temperance and self-discipline to avoid the excesses that lead to violations of RPC 8.4 (Misconduct), maintaining balanced judgment in high-pressure situations